These are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned. I bought them ahead of a five-day trip to Disneyworld, and for the first time in my life my feet weren’t screaming after each day. I have somewhat wide feet that are more on the flat side, so I’ve struggled to find comfortable shoes. They are so breathable and comfortable - I truly did not think this level of comfort was possible for shoes! I normally wear a 9.5, but I sized up to a 10 and it was perfect. The only con is that holes are starting to form above my big toes (it’s a mesh fabric on top). I’ve only had the shoes for about 4 months, but I have worn them nearly daily. Honestly they’re so comfortable, I’m fine with buying another pair, but it’s a thing to keep in mind if you’re looking for a long-term investment.

I have bought several pairs of these shoes in all colors and for my daughters too. They all have the same defect in the area of the big toe. I hate it because I absolutely love these shoe! After about a month of having it a hole starts to develop right where your big toe is. I have talked to others who have complained about the same thing. New Balance really needs to do something to fix this flaw because to pay that much $ for a pair of shoes only for it to become a yard shoe a month later is crazy! I'm going to try submit picture where you can see my finger through the toe area. Some are pretty dirty as they have now become outside shoes instead of work shoes!

i tried about a dozen sneakers today of many different brands. i found these to be superior due to their lightweight status, sock construction, fitting true to size! and being wider than nikes, but not loose and sloppy. they are comfortable right out of the box. i have a thin foot with little to no instep, not a wide foot.i find most nike's short and overly narrow. the weight of this shoe is minimal and i can see myself running in them or walking and wearing to work. they are more attractive than my $140 brooks running shoes and probably a little more comfortable. i really like the edgy design on the heel and the lightweight upper sock construction with laces that help snug the upper to your foot. walking in them in the store was a relief as they didn't seem overbuilt and claustrophobic like some other styles in new balance and others. i would say they seem like a minimalist shoes that is built just right. the foam base feels springy,maybe not as much as nike peg's but close. this is a shoe that should be considered for runners and just for daily wear as well.

I hate to exercise and need to eliminate any obstacles that I might use as an excuse not to.
My old shoes needed a little effort to put on and began to pinch my toes. So I wanted a pair that would be easy to put on and still provide plenty of cushion to protect my joints. To my surprise, that was a challenge. I found shoes easy to put on, but didn’t offer a lot of cushion. Most running shoes require some effort to put on.
This pair offers the right balance. Now I don’t have shoes as an excuse to skip doing my cardio. Frankly, it doesn’t take much. Happy that my feet and joints are protected with these shoes.